JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Services will host a 9/11 memorial stair climb at the JBER fire training grounds, Sept. 14, 2024.
Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., 60 individuals representing fire, explosive ordinance disposal, police and paramedics will don 60-pound gear and climb 110 flights of stairs to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11.
Prospective media members will have opportunities to document and interview organizers and participants of the event.
Media outlets interested in covering the event must RSVP before 4:30 p.m., Sept. 12 by emailing or calling jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil or 907-551-8995 to ensure base access and public affairs escort to the event. Those attending will be given a time and a gate location to be escorted to the event site.